BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS 1E Series, Service Manual

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BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS
Indianapolis, Indiana
T61971/Rev – 1832698 ER7991-20 May 2001
Use these instructions to install a BEST 1E rim cylin-
der in rim lock applications.
Only if you are replacing a cylinder:
1 Remove the lock case (examples of lock cases
include rim locks and panic devices) from the
inside of the door and remove the cylinder.
2 Measure and make note of the length of the old
ring, spindle, and screws. See Figure 1.
1 Prepare cylinder
Perform the following steps by either: (a) comparing
the new BEST rings, spindle, and screws to the exist-
ing ring, spindle, and screws, or (b) trying and mea-
suring the new BEST cylinder in the door with the
lock case.
1 Select the cylinder ring that will position the cyl-
inder to the correct length.
2 Break off the spindle at the point that will posi-
tion it to the correct length.
3 Break off the screws so that the clamp plate and
cylinder will tighten onto the door.
2 Install cylinder
1 Insert the BEST cylinder from the outside of the
door and secure it in place with the clamp plate.
See Figure 1.
Figure 1 Securing the rim cylinder
Clamp plate
Ring
Rim
Screws
Spindle
cylinder
Installation Instructions
for 1E Rim Cylinders
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